Making Plans with Friends in English: Easy Phrases You Need to Know!

Learn how to make plans with friends in natural English! This episode covers everything from inviting people to confirming plans to polite cancellations. Perfect for Vietnamese learners (IELTS 3.0-6.0) who want to build and maintain friendships in English!

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How to ask if someone's free: "Are you free this weekend?"
Casual invitation phrases: "Want to grab coffee?", "Catch a movie?"
Why "grab" and "catch" sound more natural than formal alternatives
Enthusiastic responses: "That sounds great!", "I'm in!", "I'd love to!"
Polite ways to decline and offer alternatives
Suggesting specific times: "How about Saturday at two?"
Negotiating times that work for everyone
Suggesting places and asking for input
Role-play example: Complete invitation conversation
Following up on plans: "We're still on for tomorrow, right?"
How to cancel politely and reschedule immediately
Group planning techniques and voting
"I'll pass" and "not up for it" - polite declining phrases
Being specific (when organizing) vs. flexible (when invited)
Spontaneous last-minute invitations
Confirming plans: "It's a date!" (not romantic!)
Keeping people updated: "On my way!"

Episode Structure:
00:00 - Introduction: Friendship Through English
01:01 - Main Conversation
08:19 - Review: Essential Planning Phrases
10:02 - Wrap-up and Next Episode Preview

Why This Episode is Essential:
Making plans is how friendships grow! Whether you're studying abroad, working internationally, or just want to connect with English speakers, knowing how to make plans naturally is crucial. This episode teaches you the casual, friendly phrases that native speakers actually use - not formal textbook English, but real conversational language!

About Daily English Routine:
Your go-to podcast for learning practical, everyday English! Join American hosts David and Emma as they guide Vietnamese learners through real-life conversations, useful vocabulary, and cultural tips. Each episode is designed for A2-B1 level (IELTS 3.0-6.0) with slow, clear speaking perfect for shadowing practice.

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Real conversations for daily situations
Casual phrases native speakers actually use
Clear, slow pronunciation for shadowing
Practical role-plays you can use immediately
Cultural tips for social situations
Bilingual subtitles available

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